Bangers with lentils recipe
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Pungent and spicy lentil puree goes well with sausages, especially the continental varieties such as bratwiirst or Frankfurters. Serve this protein-packed dish on its own - with a simple salad tossed in French dressing.
ingredients
1/4 kg (1/2 lb). lentils, soaked overnight
Salt
Pork or beef dripping for frying
1 medium-sized onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed with
1/2 tsp salt
100 g (4 oz) unsmoked streaky bacon, rinds removed and chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 kg (1 lb). German bratwiirst or Frankfurters
Salt
Pork or beef dripping for frying
1 medium-sized onion, peeled and finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed with
1/2 tsp salt
100 g (4 oz) unsmoked streaky bacon, rinds removed and chopped
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 kg (1 lb). German bratwiirst or Frankfurters
method
1. Drain the lentils and rinse under cold running water. Put in a saucepan with a little salt, cover with water and bring to the boil. Simmer for 30 minutes or until the lentils are soft.
2. Meanwhile, melt a knob of dripping in a frying pan. Add the onion, garlic and bacon and fry until the onion is golden and the bacon is crisp.
3. Add to the lentils and season with plenty of black pepper. Continue cooking until the liquid reduces in the pan and the lentils are almost a puree.
4. If using bratwiirst melt another knob of dripping in the pan. Fry these until golden-brown and cooked through. Frankfurters should be put in a pan of cold water, brought to the boil, taken off the heat and left to warm through for 5 minutes.
5. Taste the lentil mixture for seasoning and transfer to a hot serving platter. Arrange the sausages over the lentils and serve immediately.
2. Meanwhile, melt a knob of dripping in a frying pan. Add the onion, garlic and bacon and fry until the onion is golden and the bacon is crisp.
3. Add to the lentils and season with plenty of black pepper. Continue cooking until the liquid reduces in the pan and the lentils are almost a puree.
4. If using bratwiirst melt another knob of dripping in the pan. Fry these until golden-brown and cooked through. Frankfurters should be put in a pan of cold water, brought to the boil, taken off the heat and left to warm through for 5 minutes.
5. Taste the lentil mixture for seasoning and transfer to a hot serving platter. Arrange the sausages over the lentils and serve immediately.
serving amount
serves 4
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